Wringing wet

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adjective

Very wet, soaked or drenched in water or sweat.

After the sudden rainstorm, he arrived home wringing wet.
Visual representation of "wringing wet" - Very wet, soaked or drenched in water or sweat.

Often appears as...

  • clothes wringing wet
  • hair wringing wet
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Visual representation of "wringing wet"
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Intensity

Indicates an extreme level of wetness, not just slightly damp.

Illustration for Intensity
The storm left the tents wringing wet; there wasn't a dry spot anywhere.
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Physical Action

Suggests that something is so wet, it could be wrung out by hand to release water.

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My socks were wringing wet after stepping in the puddle.
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Visual Imagery

Creates a strong image of how wet something is, helping listeners visualize the situation.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
She was caught in the rain and came in with her hair wringing wet.
Visual representation of the word "Wringing wet"

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